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'''''Driving in BC''''' from [[People's Law School]] is no longer available. It has been replaced by [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/must-know-for-driver-in-bc/ seven things you must know as a driver in BC] and [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/rights-drivers-licence-bc/ your rights to a driver's licence]. We also cover [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/if-you-get-traffic-ticket/ traffic tickets], [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/distracted-driving/ distracted driving], and [https://www.peopleslawschool.ca/category/cars-getting-around/car-sales-repairs/ car sales].
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|title = ''Driving in BC Wikibook''}}{{Clicklaw Wikibooks Badge}}The '''''Driving in BC Wikibook''''' from [[People's Law School]] describes some of the basic information required by all British Columbians who wish to acquire a drivers licence, register a vehicle and understand the laws related to driving and car ownership. In particular, this Clicklaw Wikibook will be useful to newcomers to the province.
It aims to help you:  
* understand the laws that relate to getting a driver's licence,
* understand the laws around the registration and insurance of motor vehicles,
* know what to do if you are in a car accident,
* understand the laws against drinking and driving, and
* appreciate other safety issues.
 
==Contents==
 
*'''[[Glossary for Driving in BC]]'''
** ''More contents would be listed here''
<!-- EXAMPLE FORMATTING ONLY. WILL NEED TO TURN THIS
Glossary of Terms ............. 2
Getting a BC Driver’s License ............. 3
Registration and Insurance ............. 5
Air Care ............. 6
Car Accidents ............. 7
Drinking and Driving ............. 8
Seat Belts and Car Seats ............. 8
Traffic Tickets ............ 9
Cell Phones ............ 9
Pedestrians ............ 9
Helpful Information and Links ............ 10
 
INTO THIS
*'''[[Problems with a Purchase]]'''
** [[Problems with a Purchase#How do I start a complaint?|How do I start a complaint?]]{{·}} [[Problems with a Purchase#Steps to make a complaint|Steps to make a complaint]]
 
*'''[[Problems with Home Repairs]]'''
** [[Problems with Home Repairs#What should I put in a written contract?|What should I put in a written contract?]]{{·}} [[Problems with Home Repairs#Tips about hiring a contractor|Tips about hiring a contractor]]{{·}} [[Problems with Home Repairs#Tips about paying for repairs|Tips about paying for repairs]]{{·}} [[Problems with Home Repairs#Disagreements about the repair work|Disagreements about the repair work]]
-->
 
*'''[[Sources of Help for BC Drivers]]'''
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AirCare www.aircare.ca/
Basic Autoplan www.icbc.com/autoplan/basic
Child Car Seats www.tsfbcaa.com/11.aspx
ClickLaw www.clicklaw.bc.ca  
Dial-a-Claim Centre Lower Mainland 604.520.8222
Elsewhere in British Columbia1.800.910.4222
Drinking and Driving
Laws
www.icbc.com/road-safety/safer-drivers/impaired-driving
Driver Training www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/driver-training
Insurance Corporation
of BC (ICBC)
www.icbc.com
Insurance Discounts www.icbc.com/autoplan/costs/claim-record
Learn to Drive Smart www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/passveh/roadsense-drivers
People’s Law School www.publiclegaled.bc.ca
Register your Car www.icbc.com/registration-licensing
Report the Accident
Online
www.icbc.com/claims/how_claim/online_report
Road Test www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/passveh/preparing-passengertest
Traffic Fines and
Penalties
hwww.icbc.com/driver-licensing/tickets/payingdisputing/chart-offenceswithfines
What's the real
knowledge test like?
www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/pass-veh/opkt
-->
 
==About this wikibook==
 
* [[About the Consumer Law Wikibook|Acknowledgements & credits]]
 
* Learn more about [[Clicklaw Wikibooks]] or visit other wikibooks from [[People's Law School]]
 
== About People's Law School==
The [[People's Law School]] is a non-profit charitable society whose purpose is to provide British Columbians with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.
 
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:Suite 150 - 900 Howe Street
:Vancouver, BC
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:Tel: 604-331-5400
:Fax: 604-331-5401
:Email: [mailto:info@publiclegaled.bc.ca info@publiclegaled.bc.ca]
 
This booklet and others are available on the [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca People's Law School website]:
<big>[http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca '''www.publiclegaled.bc.ca''']</big>

Latest revision as of 01:48, 5 May 2021

Driving in BC from People's Law School is no longer available. It has been replaced by seven things you must know as a driver in BC and your rights to a driver's licence. We also cover traffic tickets, distracted driving, and car sales.